Farm accounting reveals lessons for Wisconsin farms
An analysis of detailed records from Wisconsin farms highlights cost management lessons. Investment costs dominate overall expenses, roughly two thirds, and stay fixed as production changes. Operating near capacity reduces per unit costs, while misjudged investments raise long term expenses. Real savings require careful income impact assessment over time. Substantial cuts can come from home grown produce and meats, reallocating funds to improve farm living conditions.
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Wisconsin
Bulletin of the Agricultural Commission of the
American Bankers Association
Time measurement through the ages and the Chaldeans
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes ancient Chaldeans shaped time by worshiping sun and moon days, forming a seven day week, naming Sunday and Monday, dividing the zodiac into 12 signs, and outlining hours and smaller time units.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Venus
Mars
Rise of Junior Leagues in 1900s New York City
A small group of young women in New York formed the Junior League in 1900 sending many cases from a party to a hospital. They united for mutual benefit and community good, expanding from college settlement entertainments to broad social aid. Similar leagues formed in other cities, growing into a national association dedicated to education culture civic needs and volunteer service.
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Junior League
Ltague
New York City
National Association of
Leivues
Hi Ho Defines Hero in Chinatown Stage Tale
A work centered on a hero in Chinatown depicts a man who accepts duty without contemplating fate. The narrator remarks the hero’s selfless acts, though many doubt his role’s burden and the expectations placed upon him.
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HH Ifo
Chinatown
Mina
Murex Dyes Explained by Old Text in Canaan Tale
In a fragmentary passage the name Canaan and biblical fame appear as the source of pur ple dyes from the murex mollusk dated to 1500 BC. The text notes the extraction of royal color from sea snails and references quirky storytelling by a catty figure and other colorful phrases.
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Canaan
Garbage disposal unit gains traction in homes
A new kitchen waste disposal unit powers under the sink to grind food waste into pulp that washes away in the drain. The device uses a simple grip under the hopper to start the motor and a perforated cap to cover the inlet when idle. It claims to prevent grease buildup and clogs while keeping the sink ready for normal use.
Mileage Hints By J F Wainchester
Motorists traveling between mountains and coast should adjust carburetors for altitude. Higher elevations lower air pressure changes engine compression and cooling, potentially reducing power. Have a qualified mechanic adjust the carburetor after reaching high altitudes to save fuel. Subscribe for the Journal and stay informed locally.
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O Bell Syndicate
Wate Service
Jack Benny
Mar Livingstone
Ginger Rogers
Packird
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J. F Wainchester
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Journal
NWITH
Ranines
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Gue Point
Heart of
Baltimore
Eastern Shore
Baltimore and Eastern Railroad
Armour Fertilizer Works
Lesington
Baltimore, Md
Comfort Sour
Ea Chuir
Harry W. McGarr
Evanston, Fil
N. G. W. Ritnour
Silver Springs
Maryland
Dodge
Rimour
McGarr
America
Dodge Division
Chrysler Corporation
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DGE
Fectory
Detroit
Gammicon Credit Company
Theis Motor Company
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Denton, MD
Conoco
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